Watch out for the Pack in the playoffs. I wouldn't be surprised at all if they come out of the NFC. Seattle and Carolina aren't playing their best ball of the year.
I'll be surprised if any team can go on the road and beat the Seahawks... except for the Packers. What a redemption game that could be (from the botched replacement ref TD call last year).
I wouldnt put too much stock in the pack, this is the same bears d that was scorched by philly last week.
Barely beat them at home the first game of the season. Things can change with simply the change of venue. If its a bad weather game in Green Bay, it neutralizes Kaepernick's running (which is what truly hurts the GB defense).
Honestly, if I was the Niners, I'd rather go to Philly or Dallas. Its the easier matchup than at Green Bay with a healthy Rodgers. Saints luck out... if the Packers win, they won't face the Seahawks till the conference championship game (presuming they beat either Philly or Dallas, and win the re-match at Carolina).
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When you open the year on the road, you don't lose any preparation time. 49ers opened the year with arguably the most injured roster in the NFL. 49ers have the 3rd best rushing attack and the Packers have the 3rd worst run defense. Kaep won't have to run. Gore is going to have his way with them. Crappy weather benefits the 49ers. Hard to throw the ball in the cold or the wet. 49ers want it messy. 49ers are riding a 6 game winning streak and their defense is absolutely beasting. They're my stone cold lock of the century of the week.
